Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
Romans 4:4
This righteousness of God you need so desperately? It ain't a paycheck. You can't work hard enough to earn it. It isn't strictly free either. It's a matter of trust.
The marketing world has conditioned you; the game is always afoot. You know they only want you to believe it's really a win for you. "Save 5% by applying for a credit card (hopefully you'll forget to pay and we'll slap on a hefty late fee)."
So listen very carefully--ever-so-trustingly: You've got nothing this Righteous God needs. Your money's no good here. And this gift...is for real.
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